Phil

1 of 4

abbreviation

phil-

2 of 4

combining form

variants or philo-
: loving : having an affinity for
philoprogenitive

-phil

3 of 4

noun combining form

variants or -phile
: lover : one having an affinity for or a strong attraction to
acidophil
Slavophile
variants or -phile
: loving : having a fondness or affinity for
Francophile

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

Greek, from philos dear, friendly

Noun combining form

French -phile, from Greek -philos -philous

Adjective combining form

New Latin -philus, from Latin, from Greek -philos

Dictionary Entries Near Phil

Cite this Entry

“Phil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phil. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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